Author Archives: Russ

No Fooling: Light Posting for the Next Two Weeks

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Russ

Other than my upcoming Bozo Tax Planning Series (which will begin later today), posting will be very light until after April 15th. I have lots of work in the in-basket, and not much time to get it all done. For … Continue reading →

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No Pole Tax in Texas

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Russ

I’m not talking about a poll tax, but a pole tax as in strip clubs. Travis County (Texas) Judge Scott Jenkins ruled that the $5 admissions tax to Texas strip clubs was unconstitutional as a violation of freedom of expression … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Fraud

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Russ

Another light week on the tax fraud front. But while it lacks depth, some of the cases are definitely amusing. Three women in Maryland allegedly had a Bozo idea on how to make some money. Let’s get some inmates at … Continue reading →

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Democrats Unhappy With Nevada Advertisements

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Russ

Earlier this week I posted an advertisement from the Nevada Development Authority. The Los Angeles Times had an article today noting that Democrats in Sacramento are unhappy with the advertisements that portray California as a tax-happy state. Of course, Democrats … Continue reading →

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Sometimes There Really Is A Free Lunch

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Russ

Nevada’s constitution exempts food for human consumption. The Nevada Department of Taxation believed that Use Tax was owed on meals that were given out free of charge (either to employees or as complimentary meals to patrons); the Nugget Hotel in … Continue reading →

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The Wesley Snipes Tax Blog

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Russ

Courtesy of the TaxProf Blog and Roth Tax Updates, I discover that NewsGroper.com has created a tongue-in-cheek Wesley Snipes Tax Blog. From that blog: “n fact, we have a philosophy that separates us from all those other tax advisement companies … Continue reading →

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We’re Number 4

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Russ

Congratulations, California. The Tax Foundation released its list of when each state celebrates Tax Freedom Day. On average, it’s April 23rd. But not here in the Bronze Golden State. For us, it’s April 30th. What that means is from January … Continue reading →

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The IRS Enters the YouTube Age

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Russ

Linda Stiff, Deputy Commissioner of the IRS, speaks to Americans that they may need to file a tax return in order to get the stimulus/rebate payment. Here’s the video:

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A Real Bozo “Tax Preparer”

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Russ

I really am an Enrolled Agent. In fact, hanging on the wall behind me is my Certificate of Enrollment (and my license is in my wallet). Do you believe that anyone would impersonate a Certified Public Accountant? And would then … Continue reading →

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The Nevada Development Authority Strikes Again

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Russ

With California having a $16 billion deficit, and the Democrats in California’s Legislature saying that the only solution to the problem is to increase taxes, it was only a matter of time until the Nevada Development Authority struck. Here’s their … Continue reading →

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